Dog bite expert & animal behavior specialist

Richard H. Polsky, PhD, CDBC
Los Angeles, California

“Bringing the science of animal behavior to attorneys”

Animal behavior expert on dog bite attacks

Richard H. Polsky, PhD, CDBC
Los Angeles, California

• PhD in animal behavior

• Published in peer-reviewed journals

• Retained by attorneys on 300+ occasions

• Trial tested – 50 courtroom appearances

Dog Bite Victims: Send info to Dr. Polsky

Dog bite victims who would like to share information about their experience with others, please complete the form below, and it will be transmitted to dog bite expert Dr. Polsky for review. If you would like details of your case presented on this website, minus your identity, please indicate your desire in the form. Sharing information about your incident might be beneficial for others, particularly in regard to alerting others about the kind of circumstances to avoid, and also in the establishment of dog bite prevention measures.

Requested information contained in the form covers most of the necessary information needed to make preliminary dog bite analysis from an animal behavior perspective. For an example, the breed of the dog, the circumstances present at the time of the dog bite attack, your age and gender, what you were doing prior to the attack, etc.

A database of dog bite attorneys can be found online in the National Directory of Dog Bite Attorneys. Dog bite victims may also turn to the website of dog bite attorney Kenneth Phillips in Los Angeles for further understanding of what legal recourse they have against the dog owner or property owner. Generally speaking, if you live in a “strict liability” state for dog bites, you are legally entitled to compensation for your injuries, and bringing an attorney into your case may not be necessary. In most cases, insurance carriers will honor your dog bite claim in an honorable and respectful manner. On the other hand, successfully bringing legal action against the property owner is more challenging, and in these instances it might be beneficial to discuss your options with an experienced dog bite attorney.

Dog bite victims – Tell Dr. Polsky how you were attacked!

Name (optional)

Age of Victim*

Victim's gender*MaleFemale

Breed involved in attack (or answer do not know)*

Was the dog known to be aggressive prior to the attack on the victim?*YesNoDo Not Know

How familiar was the victim with the dog?*Very familiarSomewhat familiarDid Not Know

Was the dog chained or did it break away from a chain at the time of attack?*The dog was not chained.The dog was chained.The dog broke away from a chain.

Did the victim and dog live in the same household?*Yes, victim live with dog.No, victim did not live with dog.

Victim's behavior immediately before attack?*Direct social interacting with dog.No interaction with dog.

Location on body where victim was bitten?*Mostly on head and face.Mostly on torso.Legs or feet.Multiple bites on entire body.

How many stitches did the victim require?*Less than 20 stitchesLess than 20 stitches